Harp and a Monkey @ Anson Engine Museum, Poynton

15 May 2013 by Pure Radio

Roots & Fusion recorded Manchester’s masters of electro-folk storytelling at the celebrated Anson Engine Museum in Poynton, surrounded by the 45 ton, 19th century, restored Stott steam engine that originally powered the cotton mill in Hazel Grove.

Harp and a Monkey played 5 songs, including some off their forthcoming 2nd album, as well as having a chat about backing tracks, social media and how they squeeze everything into the back of a Punto…

To find out more about the band – www.harpandamonkey.com

To find out more about the museum – www.enginemuseum.org

Roots & Fusion goes out live every Wednesday from 10pm

Download MP3 (34 MB | 37:22 min)



Jake Mattison in session at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal

10 April 2013 by Pure Radio

Roots & Fusion recorded the very talented local lad Jake Mattison in the busy Exhibition Room of Styal’s Quarry Bank Mill.

The National Trust property hosts many events and exhibitions throughout the year, details of which can be found at quarrybankmill.org.uk

We recorded six of Jake’s songs and also discussed his upcoming EPs, the first of which will be released in May.

1) Let These Stories Bleed
2) Take The Shots
3) Lord If I Could
4) Michigan
5) Golden Friend
6) To The Old House

Download MP3 (30 MB | 32:27 min)



Mohawk Radio On The Guest List

14 March 2013 by Pure Radio

Jess Foley talks with Romiley based band Mohawk Radio on the Guest List.

Podcast includes their track ‘Rock ‘n Roll Heaven’ and a studio session ‘Michelle’

They talk about their EP launch which doubled as a fund raiser for NK Theatre Arts.

Get on the Guest List with Paul and Jess on Twitter @PureGuestList

Download MP3 (13 MB | 13:47 min)



Skin From Skunk Anansie On The Guest List

7 March 2013 by Pure Radio

Skunk Anansie are coming to Manchester on the 22nd of March to play at Academy 1 in support of their 5th studio album “Black Traffic”

Their latest single “This Is Not A Game” is due out on March 25th. Pure’s Russ Smith caught up with singer Skin to find out about their upcoming tour and new musical focus after their previous 8 year break.

Download MP3 (3 MB | 7:31 min)



Stockport Focus: Mary Portas visits Stockport, 29 Jan 13

29 January 2013 by Pure Radio

Mary Portas talks to Pure during her visit to Stockport. Plus the reaction of local shoppers to her visit, and find out what Mary thought of Pete Liggins’ jumper.

Download MP3 (13 MB | 9:38 min)



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